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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P487 KACMOT history

P487 KAC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 235,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

P487 KAC red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
235,657 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 KAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 KAC was last recorded at 235,657 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,582 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
8,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,657 miles
  • 2025 – 235,442 miles
  • 2023 – 233,627 miles
  • 2021 – 229,137 miles
  • 2020 – 225,628 miles
  • 2019 – 217,119 miles
  • 2018 – 206,896 miles
  • 2017 – 191,494 miles
  • 2016 – 174,995 miles
  • 2015 – 157,273 miles
  • 2014 – 140,889 miles
  • 2013 – 127,252 miles
  • 2012 – 111,398 miles
  • 2011 – 98,630 miles
  • 2010 – 83,505 miles
  • 2009 – 76,077 miles
  • 2008 – 71,305 miles
  • 2007 – 65,993 miles
  • 2006 – 61,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,657 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Metal brake pipes corroded in places

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,657 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    235,657 miles
    Test number
    768371927558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail235,582 miles (+140)6 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,582 miles
    Test number
    851281353790
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and Offside, Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside, Swivel joints weeping grease
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo reversing lamps
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass235,442 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    235,442 miles
    Test number
    659777738799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components general corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious minor fluid leaks
  4. Fail235,439 miles (+1,812)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,439 miles
    Test number
    154515794540
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components general corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious minor fluid leaks
  5. Pass233,627 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    233,627 miles
    Test number
    490627324607
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Main steering b/j on steering box control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail233,627 miles (+4,490)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,627 miles
    Test number
    393144503747
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Main steering b/j on steering box control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass229,137 miles (+3,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    229,137 miles
    Test number
    182334516241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass225,628 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    225,628 miles
    Test number
    511411177372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail225,621 miles (+32)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,621 miles
    Test number
    648586460515
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail225,589 miles (+8,470)4 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,589 miles
    Test number
    567975820018
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear of both rear chassis legs and inner and outer rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper both ends (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear upper axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass217,119 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    217,119 miles
    Test number
    633218919134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer seat belts have slight damage
    • AdvisoryCentre front seatbelt buckle in poor condition but works ok
    • AdvisoryChassis general corrosion
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross member heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
  12. Fail217,119 miles (+10,223)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,119 miles
    Test number
    784666992795
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer seat belts have slight damage
    • AdvisoryCentre front seatbelt buckle in poor condition but works ok
    • AdvisoryChassis general corrosion
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross member heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
  13. Pass206,896 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    206,896 miles
    Test number
    576897722605
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre front seatbelt buckle in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside seatbelts in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper stabiliser ball joint dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily corroded and in poor condition in places
  14. Fail206,896 miles (+15,402)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,896 miles
    Test number
    944101933815
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose front prop front bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre front seatbelt buckle in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside seatbelts in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper stabiliser ball joint dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily corroded and in poor condition in places
  15. Pass191,494 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    191,494 miles
    Test number
    108333508461
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer seat belts in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt buckle in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear a bar ball joint dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes heavily worn
  16. Fail191,494 miles (+16,499)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,494 miles
    Test number
    140038065003
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer seat belts in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt buckle in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear a bar ball joint dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes heavily worn
  17. Pass174,995 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    174,995 miles
    Test number
    285897469730
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
  18. Fail174,991 miles (+17,718)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,991 miles
    Test number
    990222243034
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
  19. Pass157,273 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,273 miles
    Test number
    654254539302
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slight damage not significantly weakened
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear brake disc heavlly corroded & pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  20. Fail157,270 miles (+16,381)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,270 miles
    Test number
    792356257725
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slight damage not significantly weakened
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear brake disc heavlly corroded & pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  21. Pass140,889 miles (+12)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,889 miles
    Test number
    276600934290
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded in places
    • NoteBoth front outer seat bealts slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear disc in poor surface condition
    • NoteRear brakes very low effort
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
  22. Fail140,877 miles (+13,625)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,877 miles
    Test number
    139750124271
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded in places
    • NoteBoth front outer seat bealts slight damage
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking
    • NoteOffside rear disc in poor surface condition
    • NoteRear brakes very low effort
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
  23. Pass127,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,252 miles
    Test number
    336361943499
    • NoteRear shocker bushes in poor condition
  24. FailMileage not read12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    766151633217
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear shocker bushes in poor condition
  25. Pass111,398 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    785756032232
    • NoteCrack in screen not in swept area
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteRear disc poor & pads worn
  26. Fail111,393 miles (+12,763)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,393 miles
    Test number
    337255232213
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCrack in screen not in swept area
    • NoteN/s/front hub outer seal leaking
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteRear disc poor & pads worn
  27. Pass98,630 miles (+15,125)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    819153141294
    • NoteRear chassis starting to corrode
    • NoteVarious oil leaks
  28. Pass83,505 miles (+7,428)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    873693080051
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear cross member in poor condition
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint cover split
  29. Pass76,077 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    782257149067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass71,305 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,305 miles
    Test number
    251403958052
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  31. Pass65,993 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,993 miles
    Test number
    921487257005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass61,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,087 miles
    Test number
    311518856066
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P487 KAC

Does P487 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P487 KAC is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P487 KAC?
The MOT on P487 KAC is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P487 KAC done?
P487 KAC was recorded at 235,657 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 8,543 miles a year.
Has P487 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 KAC has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P487 KAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P487 KAC find?
P487 KAC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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